Missing Canadian Island Found
Summary
A floating island covered with trees that was last seen in British Columbia's Williston Reservoir drifted about 30 kilometers over 15 days before being found on the reservoir’s shoreline. BC Hydro confirmed the island was never missing; it had simply moved from its original spot near Finlay Bay to the Ospika Arm.Key Facts
- The floating island was first spotted on July 21 near Finlay Bay on the Williston Reservoir in British Columbia, Canada.
- Locals saw and reported the island on August 13, but by then it had drifted away from its first location.
- BC Hydro used satellite images, small aircraft observations, and boater reports to track and confirm the island’s new location on August 15.
- The island traveled about 30 kilometers (19 miles) over approximately 15 days.
- A floating island is a mass of soil, plants, and organic material that can float on water; this one was large enough to support mature trees.
- Scientists are interested in studying how such large floating islands form and move.
- BC Hydro does not expect the island’s new location to cause any problems for the reservoir’s operations.
- The discovery was announced on September 2 after the utility company confirmed the island’s position.
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